Small pole fire extinguished near North 78th St, Milwaukee WI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small pole fire near North 78th Street in Milwaukee. The fire was extinguished using dry chemicals. Electrical services were requested to inspect the utility pole. No injuries or further hazards were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Milwaukee WI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
FIRE, engine 8, near North 78th Street,
00:03
788 Command, and Profile 3, Truck 2 for a pole fire.
00:07
Just by the engine 8, do anything further.
00:09
We searched the area, we have not located any pole fire.
00:13
Engine 8, information stated it was on the northeast corner.
00:19
Wooden utility pole.
00:22
We’ll take a look around.
00:25
Truck responding to Gertrude Drive for a furnace issue.
00:33
Next, notify MPD as needed.
00:36
Metro Chief is on scene.
00:40
Pursuer Command, one-story single-family.
00:44
Investigated.
00:46
Command confirms one story.
00:49
Lock the engine 121, command reports fire extinguished by the resident, returning.
00:59
Appreciative, resident extinguished the fire.
01:04
Dispatch engineer, we located a small fire.
01:07
Front of the building near North 78th Street.
01:10
We extinguished it with dry chemical.
01:13
We will request electrical services.
01:17
Small pole fire in front of the address near North 78th Street.
01:24
Extinguished with dry chemical, awaiting service response.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N 78th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
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